That Simpson is audibly at least a quarter-pitch sharp on at least half of the album makes a good case for the use of Autotune.
The biggest surprise of America the Beautiful is the ease with which director Darryl Roberts keeps his contempt in check.
Frat boys and KKK members will surely love it.
What does it say that Simpson’s best work to date is so shallow?
The cover of Christina’s upcoming double-album speaks to me.
As expected, the beat is twerkin’ and Timbaland feels the need to make his presence known.
Played for laughs, the extras collected on this unrated DVD of The Dukes of Hazzard will hardly summon a chuckle.
Jay Chandrasekhar’s film is at least a loyal dog.
The album is weighed down by soggy, overwrought pop ballads that find Simpson repeatedly declaring her devotion to Nick Lachey.
Cypress Hill’s Stash is a bit more impressive, with six incarnations of songs spanning eight years.
Sony Music’s newest shining hope is being positioned as the next big pop starlet.